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James Talarico, Gina Hinojosa attack GOP with parallel populist pitches at Texas Democratic Convention
By Kayla Guo, The Texas Tribune June 26, 2026 CORPUS CHRISTI — James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa, who will lead Texas Democrats’ ticket in November, closed the first full day of their party’s state convention Friday with speeches that sharply focused on populist economic politics and accused Republicans of fixating on culture wars to distract…
Read MoreTexas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) Atlanta District Roadwork Report for Week of June 28 – July 4
Bowie County Interstate 30 (I-30) – From Farm to Market road (FM) 989/Kings Highway to Arkansas state line, widening highway. Westbound lanes back to traditional, two-lane traffic pattern. All westbound entrance & exit ramps open. Traveling I-30 eastbound: Exit 217 to access Kings Highway & FM 2148. Lanes split. Exit 218 for local access east of…
Read More28TH Annual Crape Myrtle Festival, Fireworks, & Parade
WAXAHACHIE (June 29, 2026) – The Crape Myrtle Capital of Texas will be in full-bloom and ready to celebrate Independence Day with the 28th Annual Crape Myrtle Festival, Fireworks, & Parade. The patriotic celebration begins on Friday, July 3, at 6 p.m. at the Waxahachie Sports Complex (151 Broadhead Rd.). Bring your family and friends…
Read MoreDanica Jo Vestal to reign as 89th East Texas Yamboree Queen
Princess (runner-up in the race) is Sophia Dean.
Read MoreOp-Ed: If war dead could speak
By Jerry Tetalman If those killed in war could speak, this is what I imagine they would say. They would claim that war is humanity’s biggest moral failure and that war is the real enemy. They might ask, “Are we savage animals or are we civilized human beings?” and “When will war be outlawed?” They…
Read MoreServing beyond borders: NTCC volunteers provide care in Guatemala
June 24, 2026 Several members of the Northeast Texas Community College family recently traveled to Guatemala to provide medical care and support through a long-standing medical mission serving communities near San Raymundo. The team included Dr. Gerald Stagg, recently appointed to the NTCC Board of Trustees; Kelly Fowler, Associate Professor of Nursing in the Vocational…
Read MoreTipster Helps Authorities Capture Featured Fugitive in Marble Falls
AUSTIN – Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Victor Ramos Jr. – who was this month’s Featured Fugitive – is back in custody after being captured in Marble Falls last weekend. An increased Texas Crime Stoppers reward will be paid for his arrest. Victor Manuel Ramos Jr., 19, was taken…
Read MoreUpshur County Amateur Radio Groups to Host ARRL Field Day 2026 in Gilmer
GILMER, Texas — The Upshur Area Amateur Radio Club and the Upshur County Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES) will jointly host “Field Day 2026,” a nationwide amateur radio emergency preparedness exercise sponsored by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL), on June 27–28 in Gilmer. The event will begin at noon on Saturday, June 27, and…
Read More135th Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Convenes in Nation’s Capital as America Marks its 250th Anniversary in 2026
June 26, 2026 WASHINGTON, DC – Nearly 5,000 members of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) are convening this week in the nation’s capital for the 135th Continental Congress, the longstanding service organization’s annual meeting. The week-long convention includes business sessions, committee meetings, service projects, and social functions, all topped off with formal evening…
Read MoreCommissioner Buckingham, Veterans Land Board Applauds Recording of 600th Voices of Veterans Story for Oral History Program
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: GLO Press Office (512) 936-9582 media@glo.texas.gov Commissioner Buckingham, Veterans Land Board Applauds Recording 600th Voices of Veterans Story for Oral History Program AUSTIN, Texas— Today, Texas Land Commissioner and Veterans Land Board (VLB) Chairwoman Dawn Buckingham, M.D., is proud to announce that the VLB has recorded the 600th interview for the Voices of…
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